A Source engine sandbox where performance depends entirely on the mods and contraptions you spawn. RAM errors are common on systems with only 4GB.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 60 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 45 to 90 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 30 to 60 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 465 is 20% below recommended, but 704% above minimum for Garry's Mod. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 203% above the recommended CPU (Core i5).
The GeForce GTX 465 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $505.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 60 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.235 fps/$ | 0.190 fps/$ | 0.158 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.178 fps/$ | 0.142 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce GTX 465 sets the ceiling at about 30 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 367 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 92% (FPS gap: 337 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce GTX 465 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 86% | GPU Limits CPU 89% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 85% | GPU Limits CPU 86% | GPU Limits CPU 88% | GPU Limits CPU 91% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 88% | GPU Limits CPU 89% | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 92% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 203% below recommended and your GPU is 20% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce GTX 465 can run Garry's Mod smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 60 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 20% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 203% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $505.38 ($465.38 CPU + $40 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce GTX 780 Ti for around $699 (Rank #78 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Garry's Mod, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce GTX 465 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Garry's Mod does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Garry's Mod requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 5 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5 and GeForce GTX 750 with 8 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
These Garry's Mod FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
